Thursday, 11 May 2017

Using your Tactical Torch for Self-Defense

When you use it in the right way, your average tactical
flashlight can be turned into an amazing self-defense weapon!

Your trusty flashlight can be taken just about anywhere with
you, from the shopping mall and the movie theatre to an airplane where weapons
are banned, but your torch can still be kept by your side for personal defense.

Here are the most important ways you can use your flashlight
to protect yourself…

Identify possible threats – Most attackers will use the
cover of darkness as an advantage against you. A bright torch that has a high
lumen output, such as the Klarus G30, with a whopping 2450 lumens is perfect
for identifying anything dangerous in areas that don’t have much light. This
enables you to spot dangers skulking in the shadows and scare them off.

Disorientate attackers – When someone shines a bright light
directly into your eyes when it is dark it can really blind you for a few
seconds, even minutes! Take advantage of this and use it against anyone who
tries to attack you! The Klarus G20 has an output of a blinding 3000 lumens! This
is enough to disorientate anyone that dares to confront you. Once your attacker
is blinded you will have enough time to escape the situation and search for
help.

Acts as a weapon – A lot of tactical torches such as the
Klarus XT30R have a stainless steel strike bezel which is manufactured to be
used in emergency situations. However it can be used as an improvised and
highly effective weapon during an attack. After you’ve momentarily blinded your
attacker by shining directly into his eyes, you have the opportunity to strike
as hard as you can with your stainless steel strike bezel.

All tactical torches are different, however if you are
looking for a torch that can also be used in a self-defense situation, it needs
to have the following features: